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anthonyecc 16 Jan 2007
Which are better: Petzl or Black diamond? i will be using it for mainly cycling and a bit of walking etc.
 Jonny Tee 69 17 Jan 2007
In reply to anthonyecc:

Heard the Myo XP is pretty good - thinking of getting one.
Kinley 17 Jan 2007
In reply to anthonyecc:

I have a Petzl Zoom, Duo, (new) Tikka and another old small one.
I take all 4 most places and only ever use the Tikka.
Woodman 17 Jan 2007
In reply to anthonyecc:
Have tried both, suggest Petzl Myo.
 Adders 17 Jan 2007
In reply to anthonyecc: if your using it for cycling mainly then why not get a bike specialist light like teh catseyes, hope etc.


otherwise i'd suggest the petzl myo ( sp )
PJay 17 Jan 2007
In reply to anthonyecc:
myo 3 or 5 - excellent equipment
 CurlyStevo 17 Jan 2007
In reply to anthonyecc:
tikka XP is excelent, light weight robust and very functional.
Kinley 17 Jan 2007
In reply to CurlyStevo:
> (In reply to anthonyecc)
> tikka XP is excelent, light weight robust and very functional.

Thanks for that. I thought I was going to have to buy my 5th headtorch!
 Guy 17 Jan 2007
In reply to CurlyStevo:
> (In reply to anthonyecc)
> tikka XP is excelent, light weight robust and very functional.

It is also very good for night running. The tikka is not powerful enough to route find in the woods and the zoom is too heavy and uncomfortable. The Myo Xp is probably as good though.
 Martin W 17 Jan 2007
In reply to Guy: I haven't tried the Tikka XP but I can confirm that the Myo XP is a very good head torch and fine for night running. I got mine about 20% off list from a seller on "a well-known auction site".
TDT 17 Jan 2007
In reply to Martin W:
e+lite is a good head torch for cycling never used it for running tho
SJD 17 Jan 2007
In reply to anthonyecc:
Myo 3 or 5
lippy lion 17 Jan 2007

If I have a BD helmet do I need to get a BD head torch for a proper fit? Or are they all pretty much the same?
Don't mean to hijack your thread anthony

lippy




 Alfie 17 Jan 2007
In reply to anthonyecc: Myo XP is a GREAT torch.
NEH 17 Jan 2007
In reply to lippy lion:
Nope, all torches fit all helmets

Neh
 steveshaking 17 Jan 2007
In reply to anthonyecc: There is an alternative. The Silva L1 comes with a small battery pack on the head band and a remote pack too for 4 c cells. Unlike the petzl they have voltage regulation so don't slowly dim. the 4 battery's also keeps the long beam (3watt, 60 odd meters) a realistic option. They are available for under £60, not bad considering how bright it is and the two battery packs; very happy with mine, use it for cross country running.
Steve
 Jimmy D 17 Jan 2007
In reply to steveshaking:

http://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/t.php?n=221339&v=1

Thanks for the tip Steve - result
 Jackt 17 Jan 2007
In reply to lippy lion:
Do you know if the BD spot is any good?
Jake Avery 17 Jan 2007
In reply to Jonny Tee 69: dunno about that one but i got a myo light 3 t'other day and its well good
almost sane 17 Jan 2007
In reply to anthonyecc:
The alpkit headtorch works well for me.
http://www.alpkit.com/indigo/
and it is only a fiver
spaceman347 17 Jan 2007
In reply to anthonyecc: The Petzl Myo 3 is a little heavy for jogging as it has 4 x AA batteries in the back of the headband. This tends to bounce around a little too much when jogging, appart from that they are great.
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